Research reports

Place profiles

Demographic profiles of areas in the City of Whittlesea:

Our residents

Household Survey

Our household survey gathers information from a representative sample of households throughout the City of Whittlesea on topics such as:

• education and employment
• transportation
• cultural and leisure activities
• housing
• access to services
• shopping trends

The survey provides us with detailed information that supplements the ABS Census of Population and Housing, which is conducted every 5 years.

The survey results help us to plan services and facilities in relevant areas, and meet residents’ current and future needs.

Read survey reports from previous years online or email research@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Community Attitudes and Liveability Survey

Our Community Attitudes and Liveability (CAL) Survey captures data on individual residents' behaviour, attitudes, and opinions about living in the City of Whittlesea on topics such as:

• health and wellbeing
• safety
• transport
• community participation
• financial security
• environment
• gambling

The data helps identify emerging trends and is used to support advocacy efforts, drive strategy and policy development, and guide service planning by helping to understand current and future service needs.

Community Wellbeing Indicators Report

Our Community Wellbeing Indicators Report is a document that contains a wealth of data that provides detailed insight into the wellbeing of our fast-growing and diverse community.

This report plays an important part in planning for the community infrastructure and services that our residents require. 

It also provides influential data and evidence of our needs as we lobby state and federal governments.